Re: [Chrysler300] Dumb Question

["Ryan Hill" <ryan_hillc300@xxxx>]

Matt, the engine is designed so that the '0' on your timing plate will line 
up with the single mark on the balancer when the engine is at TDC on the 
number one cylinder.(assuming your balancer is still good) If you advance 
the engine rotation 10 degrees based on the marking on the timing 
cover(timing plate), nothing is changed with respect to ignition or cam 
timing. If you are looking to take a valve lift or piston stroke measurement 
at 10 degrees you could use the timing plate as a guide but a degree wheel 
would be recommended. These markings on the timing cover are there for 
ignition timing only with the engine running and using a timing light.

To advance or retard your ignition timing you loosen the distributor hold 
down and rotate the distributor to acheive the desired advance with the use 
of the timing light. Please feel free to write back to clarify what it is 
you are doing.

Ryan (vancouver)





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